According to the article titled, "Best Practices for Using Technology in Public Education" technology use varies by school. In order for teachers and students to utilize technology in an efficient manner, three components must be present: access to technology (hardware, software and infrastructure), professional development opportunities for teachers in the use of technology and on-going technical support to maintain the systems. The article emphasizes the presence of all three of these components for technology to be effectively used in public education. For example, if the students are provided with well-maintained computers but have a teacher who does not know how to effectively use them, then the computers become "expensive toys."
Technology integration is the use of technology resources, such as computers, mobile devices, tablets, social media and digital cameras in the classroom. Successful incorporation of technology in the classroom is achieved when technology is routine and transparent, accessible, supporting the curricular goals, and successfully helping students achieve their goals. When effectively integrated into the curriculum, technology tools can provide teachers and students with up-to-date primary source materials, methods of collecting and recording data, learning that is relevant, and training for publishing and presenting their new knowledge. Types of technology integration include project-based activities, game-based learning and assessment, learning with mobile and hand-held devices, instructional tools like interactive whiteboards and student response systems, and web-based projects and exploration. Overall, teachers and students can benefit from the incorporation of technology in the classes. When accessible and used efficiently, technology can help engage student and aid towards meeting their academic goals. Teachers are also provided with another tools to help their students learn.
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